Hill-Rom

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Hill-Rom, Inc.
Type Subsidiary of Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (HRC)
Founded Batesville, Indiana (1929)
Headquarters Batesville, Indiana
Key people Peter H. Soderberg (President & CEO)
Industry Medical Device Manufacturer
Products Hospital beds, Lifts, Hospital Furniture, Wound care products, IT Solutions
Revenue $1.189 billion USD (2004)
Employees 6,500 (2004)
Website www.hill-rom.com

Hill-Rom, Inc., is a company that makes hospital beds, furniture, and other health care equipment. It was founded on October 23, 1929 by William A. Hillenbrand. Originally, the company crafted wooden furniture for hospitals.

Hill-Rom is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., and a former subsidiary of Hillenbrand Industries. Hill-Rom made up 65% of Hillenbrand Industries' revenue in 2004.

The company has facilities in several cities, including Acton, MA, Batesville, IN, Charleston, SC, Montpellier, France, Pluvigner, France, and St. Paul, MN.

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